US Bridges

I0210 over Prien Lake Road

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · I-210 over LA 1138-2 · Structure no. 071004503004382

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
608
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0210 over Prien Lake Road is a concrete tee beam carrying I0210 over Prien Lake Road in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 608 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 668 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0210
CrossesPrien Lake Road
LocationI-210 over LA 1138-2
RouteInterstate 210
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.19686, -93.2492
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic608 (2021)
Projected traffic668 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$682,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0210 over Prien Lake Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0210 over Prien Lake Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does I0210 over Prien Lake Road carry?

About 608 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0210 over Prien Lake Road?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I0210 over Prien Lake Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.